Final Fantasy IV Translation Comparison: Loose Ends 1
Cecil and friends return to the surface world and show why literal translations aren't always best!
Final Fantasy VI Translation Comparison (Part 6)
Topics include: Locke's missing motivation; swearing; Internet references; lying.
Memes & References in Video Game Translations
A dedicated, community-driven wiki would probably be a smarter idea than this article.
New Book: This be book bad translation, video games!
An entertaining look at the history of bad game translations and how they happen.
The “Over 9000” Line in Street Fighter X Tekken’s Translation
The famous "Over 9000" meme was inserted into this English scene.
Tricky Translations #2: The Four Heavenly Kings
This simple Japanese phrase often stands out in translation, but why?
Triforce Heroes’ Infamous “So Ancient, Such Ruin” Line in Japanese
The North American translation included a 2010s Internet meme.
Zero Wing Translation Comparison
This face of bad game translation worldwide was born in 1991.
Zero Wing Translation Comparison: All Endings
The infamous "All Your Base" game is jam-packed with secret Japanese endings. What do they say?
Zero Wing Translation Comparison: Introduction
This infamous video game intro feels very different in Japanese and English.